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2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a large car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (15 city / 25 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 19 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2011 model. Among 24 large cars rated for 2012, it ranks 17th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,118 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 15 MPG city · 25 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $3,118 15,000 mi/yr · $20.79 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2012 #17 of 24 Large Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	15	6.4	15.7
Highway	25	10.6	9.4
Combined	19	8.1	12.4

How it ranks among 2012 Large Cars

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1Tesla Model S89 MPGe $1,026
2Hyundai Sonata27 MPG $1,722
3Dodge Charger23 MPG $2,022
4Chrysler 30023 MPG $2,022
5Hyundai Azera23 MPG $2,022
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17Mercedes-Benz S-Class19 MPG $3,118
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24Maybach Landaulet12 MPG $4,938

2012 S-ClassOther large carsClass median: $2,821/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

S-Class MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 4.7L 8-cyl turbo · 7-speed automatic S550	Gas	15 MPG	25 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118
RWD · 5.5L 8-cyl turbo · 7-speed automatic S63 AMG	Gas	15 MPG	23 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292
4WD · 4.7L 8-cyl turbo · 7-speed automatic S550 4matic	Gas	15 MPG	24 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,292
RWD · 6.0L 12-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic S65 AMG	Gas	12 MPG	19 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,950
RWD · 5.5L 12-cyl turbo · 5-speed automatic S600	Gas	12 MPG	19 MPG	14 MPG	—	$4,232

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 4.7L 8-cyl turbo
Transmission: 7-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 109 cu ft
Cargo volume: 16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 468 g/mi

2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. rivals

vs BMW 7 Series 20 MPG · $2,962/yr 7 Series saves $156/yr vs Jaguar XJ 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Same fuel cost vs Audi A8 21 MPG · $2,821/yr A8 saves $297/yr vs Porsche Panamera 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Panamera saves $297/yr vs Lincoln MKS 20 MPG · $2,325/yr MKS saves $793/yr vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,821/yr S-Class Hybrid saves $297/yr vs Maserati Quattroporte 15 MPG · $3,950/yr S-Class saves $832/yr vs Porsche Panamera Hybrid 25 MPG · $2,370/yr Panamera Hybrid saves $748/yr vs Rolls-Royce Ghost 15 MPG · $3,950/yr S-Class saves $832/yr vs Maybach 57 12 MPG · $4,938/yr S-Class saves $1,819/yr vs Maybach 62 12 MPG · $4,938/yr S-Class saves $1,819/yr vs Maybach Landaulet 12 MPG · $4,938/yr S-Class saves $1,819/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid (21 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

Up to 19 MPG combined (15 city / 25 highway); ratings range from 14 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?